1.Research 3 medical benefits of plantains. The peels can be used to treat bruises
peels can also be used to treat mosquito bites.
Stabilizes blood flow. 2. Why did Native Americans and Europeans use plantains as a cold remedy? Helps treat upper respiratory problems. Helps get rid of colds and flus. 3. What vitamins/minerals are plantains rich in? Give nutritional values of the vitamins/minerals. Low in sodium. High in vitamins A and C. High in potassium, fiber, and carbohydrates. 4. What is the calorie content of a plantain? 220 calories. 5. Name at least 2 food groups that plantains incorporate. Starches and vegetables 6. Research the medicinal benefits of garlic. Reduces the frequency of colds
Reduces acne, blackheads, and blemishes.
Reduces cholesterol levels. 7. Research the nutritional benefits to cooking with olive oil
Lowers your risk of heart disease. Prevents gallstones 8. Write a conclusion for your final product. Patacones are very starchy and they can be compared to tasting like french fries. 9. What is the difference between a banana and a plantain? Plantains: - They are starchy. - They are used as a vegetable.
- They are longer than bananas. - They have thicker skin. - Patacones are usually green or black Bananas:
- Sweet. - Eaten as a fruit. - Shorter than a plantain - Thinner skin. - bananas are yellow
1.Research 3 medical benefits of plantains. The peels can be used to treat bruises
peels can also be used to treat mosquito bites.
Stabilizes blood flow. 2. Why did Native Americans and Europeans use plantains as a cold remedy? Helps treat upper respiratory problems. Helps get rid of colds and flus. 3. What vitamins/minerals are plantains rich in? Give nutritional values of the vitamins/minerals. Low in sodium. High in vitamins A and C. High in potassium, fiber, and carbohydrates. 4. What is the calorie content of a plantain? 220 calories. 5. Name at least 2 food groups that plantains incorporate. Starches and vegetables 6. Research the medicinal benefits of garlic. Reduces the frequency of colds
Reduces acne, blackheads, and blemishes.
Reduces cholesterol levels. 7. Research the nutritional benefits to cooking with olive oil
Lowers your risk of heart disease. Prevents gallstones 8. Write a conclusion for your final product. Patacones are very starchy and they can be compared to tasting like french fries. 9. What is the difference between a banana and a plantain? Plantains: - They are starchy. - They are used as a vegetable.
- They are longer than bananas. - They have thicker skin. - Patacones are usually green or black Bananas:
- Sweet. - Eaten as a fruit. - Shorter than a plantain - Thinner skin. - bananas are yellow